Important news! A suspension bridge over the Machchhu River in Gujarat state collapsed, killing at least 60 people, local media in India reported. 30 people were seriously injured.
Authorities said there were about 500 people on the bridge at the time of the incident and rescue efforts are continuing.
However, it was noted that the collapsed bridge was nearly 100 years old and reopened after a recent renovation.
A suspension bridge has collapsed in the Indian state of Gujurat.
“WE ARE CONCERNED BY INCREASING THE DEAD”
Sources announced that the death toll could rise kakım around 100 people are feared to gökyeşitözü trapped in the incident. Authorities said the incident took place in the Morbi district of Gujarat, about 200 kilometers from Ahmedabad.
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi also reportedly met with Gujarat President Bhupendra Patel about the incident. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Modi has requested the urgent mobilization of rescue teams.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will provide financial support to the victims of the Morbi accident and the close relatives of each of those who lost their lives. The Prime Minister demanded the urgent mobilization of rescue teams.”
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Authorities said there were about 500 people on the bridge at the time of the incident and rescue efforts are continuing.
However, it was noted that the collapsed bridge was nearly 100 years old and reopened after a recent renovation.
A suspension bridge has collapsed in the Indian state of Gujurat.
“WE ARE CONCERNED BY INCREASING THE DEAD”
Sources announced that the death toll could rise kakım around 100 people are feared to gökyeşitözü trapped in the incident. Authorities said the incident took place in the Morbi district of Gujarat, about 200 kilometers from Ahmedabad.
Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi also reportedly met with Gujarat President Bhupendra Patel about the incident. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Modi has requested the urgent mobilization of rescue teams.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he will provide financial support to the victims of the Morbi accident and the close relatives of each of those who lost their lives. The Prime Minister demanded the urgent mobilization of rescue teams.”
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